Holder for writing pads



1939- A. RSWANSTROM 2,167,731

HOLDER FOR WRITING PADS Filed May 28, 1958 uv/swraa A R- $WANE=TROM EV l Patented Aug. 1, 1939 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2 Claims.

This invention relates generally to automobiles, and particularly to a holder for writing pads to be used in connection therewith.

The main object of this invention is to construct a holder for writing pads which can be easily attached to any type of automobile and when so attached will be readily placed in position for writing or moved to a concealed position.

The second object is to so construct the device that it will afford a convenient holder for a paper pad and a pencil.

These and other objects are accomplished in the manner set forth in the following specification as illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the interior of the drivers compartment and showing the device in position for use.

Fig. 2 is a plan of the device showing in dotted lines its position when not in use.

Fig. 3 is an elevation of the device.

Fig. 4 is a section taken along the line 4-4 in Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a section taken along the line 5-5 in Fig. 4.

Fig. Fig. 2.

Fig. '7 is a section taken along the line 'l'l in Fig. 8.

Fig. 8 is a section taken along the line 8-8 in Fig. '7.

Fig. 9 is a section taken along the line 9-9 in Fig. 2.

Similar numerals refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring in detail to the drawing, there is shown a steering column Ii] of an automobile II. There is also indicated a dash I2 whose lower edge It is in the form of a channel, this being merely representative of the usual form of dash construction.

Referring more particularly to my invention, same will be seen to consist of a pair of semicircular clamping members I 4 which are joined by the bolts l5 and H3. The bolt l6 also passes through the link I! which is connected by a bolt is to the ear IQ of the arm which is pivotally connected by a bolt 2| to the table 22 on which is secured a spring urged paper clamping bar 23 which is provided with an operating lever 24.

From the table 22 project the trough-shaped extensions 25 and 26 which are adapted to receive a lead pencil 21. A spring 28 projects through a slot 29 in the side of the trough 25 and serves to hold the pencil 21 in position.

6 is a section taken along the line 6--6 in It can be seen that when the clamping members M are secured around a steering column II], as shown in Fig. 1, that the table 22 can be swung to the position shown in full lines or in dotted lines in that figure, making it easily available for Writing or conveniently folded out of the way when not in use.

In the form of the device shown in Figs. 7 and 8, a U-clamp 30 is provided having a stud bolt 3| projecting through the table 22. A friction washer 32 is placed between the clamp 30 and the table 22. A set screw 33 is employed to hold the clamp 39 against the channel shaped edge I3 and a lock nut 34 is used to secure the screw 33.

The purpose of the form of the device shown in Figs. 7 and 8 is to make it possible to attach the device to an automobile at a point remote from the steering wheel column Ill.

In order to insert a pad of paper 35, it is only necessary to raise the operating lever 24 against the action of the spring 36 after which the clamping bar 23 will hold the paper in place. It is also desirable to provide a downturned lug 37 or its equivalent for the purpose of facilitating the movement of the table 22 into and out of a writing position.

I am, of course, aware that numerous forms of writing pad holders have been made in the past, I therefore do not claim such devices broadly, but do intend to cover all such forms and modifications thereof which fall fairly within the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A holder for writing pads consisting of a rectangular plate having an extension formed 35 thereon near one corner thereof, an arm hinged to said plate in a plane parallel therewith, said arm having one end thereof turned at an angle to the other end thereof, a link attached to the turned end of said arm and a clamp at the opposite end 40 of said link adapted'to receive the steering column of an automobile.

2. A holder for writing pads consisting of a rectangular plate having an extension formed thereon near one corner thereof, an arm hinged to said plate in a plane parallel therewith, said arm having one end thereof turned at an angle to the other end thereof, a link attached to the turned end of said arm, a clamp at the opposite end of said link adapted to receive the steering column of an automobile and means for clamping the pad of paper upon said plate.

ARTHUR R. SWANSTROM. 

